How much does a library technician make in Illinois?
$47,120a year
Median yearly pay for library technicians in Illinois. That is $22.65 an hour or $3,927 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.65
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,780Median: $47,120Highest 10%: $63,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,780 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| Median | $47,120 | $22.65 | |
| 75th | $57,080 | $27.44 | |
| 90th | $63,170 | $30.37 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $53,680 |
| Decatur, IL | $50,650 |
| Springfield, IL | $47,990 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,930 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,100 |
| Peoria, IL | $43,440 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,920 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,780 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,470 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library technicians.
| 13. Rhode Island | $48,740 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $48,650 |
| 15. Delaware | $47,580 |
| 16. Illinois | $47,120 |
| 17. Alaska | $46,940 |
| 18. Colorado | $46,680 |
| 19. North Carolina | $46,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.65 ($47,120 a year).
Do library technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $47,120 against $44,580 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for library technician pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays library technicians the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $53,680 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.